Delhi High Court adjourns to Jan. 4 Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra’s plea against eviction from govt. accommodation
The Hindu
High Court adjourns hearing on Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra's plea against eviction from government accommodation pending Supreme Court decision on her plea against expulsion from Lok Sabha over cash-for-query allegations. The Trinamool MP was accused of taking bribes, including expensive gifts, from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in return for asking in questions in Parliament.
The Delhi High Court on Tuesday said it would wait for the Supreme Court to take up a plea by Trinamool Congress leader Mahua Moitra against her expulsion from Lok Sabha before hearing on her appeal against a subsequent eviction notice for her government accommodation in the capital.
Earlier this month, Ms. Moitra was expelled from the Lok Sabha over cash-for-query allegations. The Trinamool MP was accused of taking bribes, including expensive gifts, from Dubai-based businessman Darshan Hiranandani in return for asking in questions in Parliament.
Following her expulsion, Ms. Moitra was issued a notice to vacate her official residence within 30 days on January 7 next year.
After moving the Supreme Court against her expulsion from Lok Sabha, Ms. Moitra approached the High Court challenging cancellation of her government accommodation and asking her to vacate the house.
During the brief hearing on Tuesday, the High Court said if the Supreme Court decided on her application, “consequence will follow”. However, the High Court said if it passed any order at this stage, “it will directly impinge on the matter pending before the Supreme Court”.
With the Supreme Court scheduled to take up Ms. Moitra’s plea after it reopens after winter break on January 3, the High Court has adjourned the hearing on her plea against eviction on January 4.
The court also took into consideration the fact that Ms. Moitra had time till January 7 before being ousted of the government accommodation.
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